Cook County
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College Achievers: Stevenson graduate sets a high bar for Air Force gymnastsMar 29, 2026 4:08 pm - College Achievers: Tai Gopaul, a senior gymnast at the Air Force Academy and a Stevenson High School graduate, won the high bar competition at the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Nationals on March 21.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Saints’ Barrett lands first Power Four football offerMar 29, 2026 3:41 pm - Rivals football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran writes about the latest news on St. Charles East’s Liam Barrett, Barrington’s Kane Switski and Carmel Catholic’s Wyatt VanBoening.
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A Pelican Palooza: Spring migration of enormous visitors sparks celebrationMar 29, 2026 12:00 pm - With the spring migration of American white pelicans in full swing across the region, a celebration of these enormous, large-billed visitors is about to launch in Fox Lake.
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Teen fatally shot at Glenview-area apartment complexMar 29, 2026 9:07 am - A 16-year-old girl was fatally shot Saturday in an unincorporated area near Glenview, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office.
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X marks the spot: Trails crisscross through popular dog park in WaucondaMar 29, 2026 6:00 am - Trails crisscross for two people and a dog recently in the Lakewood Dog Park near Wauconda. This is one of five designated off-leash dog parks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Oak Brook Park District hosts food drive for The Salvation ArmyMar 28, 2026 11:41 pm - The Oak Brook Park District is collecting nonperishable food items and household goods at the Family Recreation Center through the end of April to support families in need.
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Longest-running alternative fuel event in the Midwest returns May 14 to WheatonMar 28, 2026 11:20 pm - The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation will host its annual Green Drives Conference & Expo on May 14, at Danada House in Wheaton, recognized as the longest-running clean transportation event in the Midwest.
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Boys volleyball: South Elgin reigns as U-46 tournament championMar 28, 2026 4:57 pm - South Elgin captured the U-46 tournament championship Saturday, going 4-0 on the day.
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Schaumburg family still advocating improvement of state and federal medical marijuana lawsMar 28, 2026 4:43 pm - Celebrating her 20th birthday Sunday, Ashley Surin of Schaumburg has already had a profound influence on Illinois’ medical marijuana policy through a namesake 2018 law.
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Glendale Heights man jailed after high-speed moped chaseMar 28, 2026 4:40 pm - A Glendale Heights man who authorities say led police on a high-speed chase while driving a moped has been ordered jailed pending trial.